Implementation of the Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017
The Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017 was passed last December, bringing significant changes to the industry that will impact every…
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Significant Changes to the Land Use Planning Appeal System – Part 1
Last December, the Ontario government passed Bill 139, which made changes to the land-use planning process intended to reform the…
Gift or Loan? Family Money Transfers and Divorce
The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently ruled on a case involving the transfer of money from father to son…
An Employee’s Duty to Mitigate after Termination
Terminated employees have a duty to mitigate their losses by seeking out comparable work as soon as possible. If they…
Not All Democratic Debates Are Created Equal – Defamation and Municipal Proceedings
Last week, we discussed the law of defamation, and specifically how claims may be defeated where a recognized privilege exists…